Harvard College Opera dares you to dream in Massenet's stunning rendition of the most beloved fairy tale of all time. Alongside deeply human moments of tragedy and hardship, Cinderella finds her happily ever after in this irresistible opera of beauty, whimsy, and love.

We will rehearse music throughout the fall, and the production will be staged over J-term. Performances will run in February 2019.

Auditions

All auditions will take place in the Horner Room of the Agassiz Theater (5 James Street, Cambridge, MA).

Please prepare a song or aria of your choice. A selection sung in French is completely optional but welcomed if you have it.

9 PM-12 AM · Wednesday 9/5

9 PM-12 AM · Thursday 9/6

6 PM-9 PM · Friday 9/7

Callbacks will be held on Sunday 9/9.

Callback Materials

Cendrillon (Cinderella): third system of p. 81 ("Reste au foyer...") through first system of p. 84 ("...aux cieux!").

Madame de la Haltière (the Stepmother): p. 35 ("Prenez un maintien gracieux...") through the first system of p. 40 ("ce soir") – in the opera there would be some others singing with her at points in this passage, but we would like to hear just her part for the callbacks through this whole excerpt.

Noèmie (stepsister), Dorothée (stepsister), Le Roi (the King), Master of Ceremonies, The Dean, the First Minister, Spirits, and Chorus

HCO presents one full-length opera each February with an entirely undergraduate cast and production team. In 2019, HCO will present Massenet’s Cendrillon. Each year, HCO’s Board of Operators selects the opera and names the next conductor and stage director. Auditions for cast and orchestra are held at the beginning of every academic year.

Harvard College Opera aims to make opera accessible to our local and campus communities. HCO provides an invaluable opportunity for undergraduates wishing to engage in opera production and performance. HCO hosts a variety of free events throughout the year, including recitals, opera screenings, and performances in Harvard’s annual ARTS FIRST festival.